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How Neck Pain and Parenting Are Connected – and What You Can Do About It

by Sherianna Boyle

How do you parent in a way that your body doesn’t have to take the brunt of your frustrations? Like this.

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The Lies I Tell My Son So That He'll Eat His Dinner

by Mark Oliver

It may not be a sustainable system, but for now, lying to our kid to get him to eat healthy food seems to be working.

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How to Support a Friend Struggling with Infertility

by ParentCo.

When a friend is struggling with the heartbreak of not being able to conceive a child, it can be hard to know how to support them.

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The Impressions Are What Matter In Life, Not The Details

by ParentCo.

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Society is Wrong, Your Body is Perfect

by ParentCo.

As a mom to three kids, two of whom are girls, I hope that I can start promoting a healthier environment in which they can grow.

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6 Simple Product Switches for a Healthier Home

by ParentCo.

Individually, the chemicals in these products seem insignificant, but they do add up. Small swaps can mean a healthier home and planet.

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4 Simple Ways to Help Improve Your Kid's Mood

by ParentCo.

We all get grumpy sometimes. Luckily, it doesn't have to last long. Especially if you employ some proven remedies.

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5 Reasons I Struggle With the Flu Shot Each Year

by ParentCo.

Each year the internet goes wild with flu shot information. I have a choice, and I get to make the choice for my kids. So why is this a hard decision?

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The Secret to Empty Nest Success

by ParentCo.

Inevitably, you'll be loving your kids from afar, and there's no use in dwelling on the empty nest. Instead, focus on loving your spouse, close up.

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What Scheduling Sex for the Next Five Days Could Do For Your Relationship

by ParentCo.

Parenting can put sex at the bottom of the to do list. Add it to the top for five days and see what happens.

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The Weekend That Made Survival Mode More Survivable

by ParentCo.

The weight of mom guilt can be overpowering, but taking a much needed break for yourself isn't selfish. It's necessary.

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How You Can Help Ensure Your Child's First Memories Are Happy Ones

by Rebecca Lang

Most kids retain then replace memories in cycles until they begin to crystallize around 7 years old. How can we make certain they are happy ones?

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Does My Teen Need Therapy? 7 Signs From a Psychotherapist

by ParentCo.

It can be difficult to know when your teen is working through issues in a healthy way or when they might need the help of an expert.

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Please, Just Let My Kid Fail

by ParentCo.

Instead of finding ways to protect our kids from disappointment, we should be using that time to teach them coping skills and how to learn from it.

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Reluctant KonMari: What I Gained From Losing My Books

by ParentCo.

If the only purpose the dusty top shelf books serve is to make me look smart, perhaps I need to focus elsewhere.

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5 Simple Things Moms Can Do to Care for Themselves

by ParentCo.

You're already flush with things to do. But these non-negotiables will make everything better. Promise.

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8 Research-Backed Ways Parents Can Fight Childhood Obesity

by ParentCo.

According to the CDC, we are in the midst of a childhood obesity crisis. However, there are plenty of things that parents can do to help turn it around.

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Debate Club: ADHD - To Medicate or Caffeinate?

by ParentCo.

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Global Competition Less Security for The Consumer- Be Aware

by ParentCo.

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How To Improve Your Child’s Mood With Colors

by ParentCo.

By considering the lessons of artists, interior decorators, and advertisers how can we as parents use the science of color to guide our children’s mood?